Dr. William A. Yoder, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. William A. Yoder, who serves the Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin area at Family Foot and Ankle Clinic of Wisconsin, LLC.

Dr. Yoder completed his undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Arts in European History and Chemistry in 2004. He then completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2008.  After obtaining his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree Dr. Yoder completed his three year medical and surgical podiatric residency with the St. Vincent Charity Hospital and Health Center. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. To stay up to date in his field he remains a professional member and fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Association where he is the 2nd Vice President.  Dr. Yoder currently practices at his private practice Family Foot and Ankle Clinic of Wisconsin, LLC. He is also affiliated with the Aurora Health Care and the Froedtert  South Hospital.

Podiatric medicine is a branch of the medical sciences devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot and and ankle disorders resulting from injury or disease. The human foot and ankle has a complex interrelation with the rest of the body, which means that it may be the first area to show signs of serious conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Yoder understands the biomechanical and developmental stages of a child’s foot and ankle, and as such can treat deformities and injuries appropriately.

Dr. Yoder attributes his professional success to having a good residency program and being in a practice with skilled and supportive staff. When he is not working he enjoys traveling, having family time, golf, camping.

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